C&D Foods is one of Europe's leading Own Label Petfood manufacturers producing a range of Wet and Dry Petfoods. Founded in 1969, and now part of The APB Food Group, C & D Foods has grown to become one of the industry's leading pet food producers. C&D Foods has 7 production facilities across 6 Countries (Ireland, Denmark, Austria, Spain, The Netherlands and the UK) and 2 sales offices (Germany and Italy). C&D Foods' Head Office is in Mullingar, County Westmeath.


C&D Foods have an exciting opportunity for a Quality Assurance Technician to join our team. This role will be based in Edgeworthstown, Co. Longford.


Key Responsibilities:
Daily Pouch Plant checks which include uploading findings onto the GMP folder & keeping the GMP tracker up to date
Minimum Twice Daily Pouch Filler Checks & random checks throughout the shift
Minimum Twice Daily Pack Hall Checks & random checks throughout the shift
Glass & Hard Plastic Audits weekly/monthly
Weekly Pouch Plant Break Back Trap Checks
Monthly Staff Canteen Audit
Monthly Locker Audit Check
Daily Cleaning Verification Checks
Daily Failsafe Checks on Metal Detector & Check weighers
Communicate issues from Pouch Plant & Packing Hall to operators, supervisors & managers
Review & sign paperwork throughout shift on floor (including retort sheets)
Daily Product Review - Checking finished product & providing feedback
p H testing
Incubation control & management
Become a member of the Internal Site Auditing Team
Participate in Customer visits/audits
Organize samples for R&D testing analysis
Any other requirements which may arise to support the quality department including (Thermal Processing, Cleaning, Pest Control)


Competencies:
Good organisational skills.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are required to effectively deal with people at all levels of the business.
A service-oriented approach to work with a good understanding of customer requirements.
A conscientious individual who leads by example and enjoys working in a safe and accurate environment with a flexible approach to work.